National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during his visit to the Principality of Monaco held meeting with the Prince of Monaco Albert II on January 20.

The present visit of Hero-Arkadag, which is held in the International Year of Peace and Trust, has a crucial significance in the light of further strengthening of the interstate dialogue.

As known, diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Principality of Monaco were established in 2015. This year, which marked the 30th anniversary of neutrality of our fatherland, the 10th anniversary of their establishment is celebrated. It is remarkable that during the past time Monaco has consistently supported the initiative set forward by our country on the margins of the United Nations Organization in interests of global peace and sustainable development.

… The motorcade of the National Leader of the Turkmen people arrives in the Palace of the Principality where the ceremony of the official meeting of the honoured guest took place.

In the Hall of "Guard of Honour" of the palace the ceremony of joint photographing of Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Prince of Monaco Albert II and Princess of Monaco Stephanie took place.

Then, the Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty and Prince Albert II held a bilateral meeting in the narrow format.

Discussing possibilities of cooperation and topical aspects of world policy, the parties confirmed their adherence to expansion of constructive partnership, including the one within authoritative structures.

Issues of intensification of the humanitarian dialogue and deepening of relations in spheres of culture, sports and tourism taking into account of potentials of the two countries were considered. In this regard, importance of enhancement of interaction in the field of circus art was underlined.

As was marked, the world tourism community shows a growing interest in Turkmenistan; therefore, achievements of Monaco in this area will encourage targeted contacts and exchange of best practices.

Having underlined presence of big possibilities for promotion of bilateral cooperation, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Prince Albert II pointed out significance of its bringing out to a qualitatively new level according to requirements of the time and mutual interests.

Further, the meeting proceeded in the expanded format with participation of delegations of both countries.

Speaking of importance of initiatives of Turkmenistan for solution of topical issues, Prince Albert II expressed support of Monaco to the peace-making policy of our state.

Having thanked for the invitation to visit Monaco as well as hospitality and hearty welcome shown to delegations of Turkmenistan, the National Leader of the Turkmen people conveyed to Prince Albert II words of greeting on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Hero-Arkadag noted that he with warmth remembers the meeting with Prince Albert II on the sidelines of the World Water Forum in the Republic of Korea in April 2015, which was fruitful and constructively.

As was underlined, then issues of bilateral cooperation and prospects of its enhancement were considered. Results of that meeting led to the decision on establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Principality of Monaco in August 2015, Hero-Arkadag said.

- Thus, it will be ten years from the moment of adoption of that significant decision which became a good precondition for expansion of the bilateral dialogue by means of concrete actions in interests of both people, - Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty underlined. In this connection, they expressed confidence in available prospects for intensification of cooperation in the format of international organisations as well as for joint work in the field of maintenance of security and stability, counteraction of new threats.

Having thanked the Principality of Monaco for invariable support of initiatives of Turkmenistan, which were put forward on the platform of the United Nations in different years, Hero-Arkadag underlined that it shows similarity of positions of the parties on key issues of global challenges that in turn promotes mutual understanding and partnership.

in this connection, they made an emphasis on the Resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations on declaration of 2025 as the «International Year of Peace and Trust» at the initiative of Turkmenistan. A great number of various large and representative international forums, called to promote recognition peaceful principles, development of factors of decrease of tension as well as responsible constructive approaches in solution of priority issues in the global policy are planned. Speaking of it, the National Leader of the Turkmen people invited Prince Albert II to take part in the upcoming forum in Ashgabat devoted to the International Year of Peace and Trust.

The Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty underlined that he will be rather glad to see Prince Albert II among dear and honoured guests of the forum timed to the 30th anniversary of neutrality of Turkmenistan.

Further, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov marked that the present meeting favours discussion of issues of bilateral cooperation in topical areas, which also include preservation of the environment.

As was underlined, with the launch of the "green" initiative of the Foundation of Prince Albert II Monaco made very much for protection of hydrosphere, in particular, that of oceans and biodiversity. In this context, the National Leader of the Turkmen people expressed readiness of our country to study possibility of interaction concerning global climatic challenges.

The cultural-humanitarian area can become another area of cooperation, the National Leader of the Turkmen people underlined, having noted prospects of adjustment of partnership between the Princess Grace Foundation and the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Speaking of the trade and economic sphere, the Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty stated presence of huge potential for cooperation in the area of business, tourism and finance. In the given aspect, it was proposed to consider possibilities of development of forms of partnership and business relations.

Another area for making joint efforts is the space: ten years ago, the Principality of Monaco proposed an orbital position for the satellite «TürkmenÄlem 52oE». In this connection, having noted that term of the target agreement expires in 2030, the National Leader of the Turkmen people confirmed readiness of Turkmenistan to discuss prospect of continuation of bilateral interaction.

Speaking of it, Hero-Arkadag informed that work on designing of the second satellite now is conducted. Turkmenistan is interested in consideration of prospects of joint work to launch this spacecraft into the space.

- The huge attention is given to the dialogue in the field of culture, its promotion. These days the National Equestrian Games Group “Galkynyş” participates in the International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo that in itself shows successful dynamics of cultural relation between Turkmenistan and the Principality of Monaco, - Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty said. In this regard, readiness of our country for their considerable expansion, including in new areas and confidence in presence of other areas representing mutual interest was expressed.

In this context, among perspective spheres the National Leader of the Turkmen people designated sports. As he underlined, in Turkmenistan the huge attention is paid to sports. In our country large tournaments are regularly held, variety of modern complexes and constructions for various sports were constructed. It is also remarkable that the capital of our fatherland - Ashgabat – was declared “City of New Sports Opportunities of the Commonwealth”.

Hero-Arkadag noted that thanks to diligence of Prince Albert II who is the supporter of sports movement and development of target international cooperation, Monaco has become the owner of the honourable title - Sports capital of the world of 2025. It was in this connection proposed to involve mechanisms of promotion of potentials and best practical practices of our countries for consolidation of efforts in such important sphere.

Again having thanked for the possibility to meet, National Leader of the Turkmen people high appreciation of Turkmenistan creative initiatives of the Principality of Monaco on the world policy as well as respect for its history and culture. At the same time, he stated readiness of our country for close dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Having expressed to Hero-Arkadag his gratitude for substantial speech and the proposals, Prince Albert II showed confidence in successful development of fruitful interaction.

Having noted presence of big possibilities for bilateral partnership, Prince Albert II confirmed adherence of Monaco to its enhancement in new areas.

On completion of the meeting in the expanded format, the ceremony of exchange of gifts took place. Symbolically having marked the beginning of a new stage of humanitarian dialogue, it displayed an interest of the parties in cultural heritage, traditions and customs of each other, becoming a token of mutual respect and acknowledgement of mutual aspiration to expansion of relations in both the culture sphere and other areas.

Then, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Prince Albert II introduce each other to members of official delegations of the two countries.

National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a memorable note in the Book of guests of honour of the palace of the Principality.

In the second half of the day, Hero-Arkadag visited the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.

There the Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty was accorded a hearty welcome.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people was acquainted with the history of creation of the Oceanographic Museum, works of Prince Albert I on oceanography.

The expositions placed in the department of sea ecosystems, tell of their kinds and interaction among themselves and the environment. There are several halls devoted to ecosystems of the sea, issues of preservation of the environment and climate change as well.

In the given context, it is necessary to underline that preservation of the environment and rational wildlife management are priorities of ecological strategy of Turkmenistan initiated by Hero-Arkadag and nowadays successfully realised under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Efforts for consecutive promotion of international partnership in this area are also made.

On completion of the excursion, having wished the authorities of the museum successes in their work, the National Leader of the Turkmen people left for the International airport of Nice.

In the air harbour, Hero-Arkadag met members of National Equestrian Games Group “Galkynyş”, which participated in the International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo.

In days of the visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people to Monaco this group has successfully performed in the Festival and won the Golden award and other special prizes.

Achievements of the National Equestrian Games Group “Galkynyş” fully show to recognition of the Turkmen circus art revived at the initiative of Hero-Arkadag at the world level.

Addressing members of the Group, the National Leader of the Turkmen people noted a growing scope of the cultural dialogue of Turkmenistan with world countries, including with the Principality of Monaco and big work carried out in the country to develop the national equestrian sports.

Today, we are very much proud of participation of the National Equestrian Games Group “Galkynyş” in the International Circus Festival Art in Monte-Carlo. "Paradise" horses, which were always faithful companions of our people, became an embodiment of prompt development of our fatherland, the Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty said.

Wise sayings of our ancestors testify to the fact that our people greatly honoured "heavenly" racers: «Horse is the purpose» and «I have a horse – I have wings». Now under the leadership of Arkadagly Hero Serdar in Turkmenistan a great deal of work is carried out to augment the international recognition of Akhal-Teke horses and to increase their total number.

As known, the National Equestrian Games Group “Galkynyş” was created in 2007. Since then this group has considerably improved its activity. Nowadays members of «Galkynyş» carry out difficult tricks and show surprising skills on Akhal-teke horses.

Hero-Arkadag with satisfaction underlined that the Group successfully acts in many prestigious competitions, winning main prizes and by that highly raising the flag of our fatherland in all corners of the globe. So, «Galkynyş» won five times the main prize of the international circus festivals which took place in different countries and became the world champion.

- And here today at the International Circus Art Festival, you have again highly raised the Turkmen Flag, having won the main prize. You have increased glory of Akhal-Teke horses, - the National Leader of the Turkmen people said. – I am sure, in the future, by successful performance in international competitions, you will glorify the national art of horse breeding for the whole world!

From the bottom of the heart having congratulated members of the National Equestrian Games Group “Galkynyş”  with amazing victory in the first month of the new year - the International Year of Peace and Trust, the Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty wished them sound health, family well-being and further big successes in their work.

Working as the head of the National Equestrian Games Group “Galkynyş” created by Hero-Arkadag in 2007, candidate of agricultural sciences, people’s horse breeder of Turkmenistan, rector of the International Academy of Horse Breeding named after Aba Annayev P.Bayramdurdyev with pride noted achievements of the Group in different countries of the world that became possible thanks to huge assistance of Hero-Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar.

The congratulation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people to members of the Group on their victory inspired them into new achievements and evoked a big pride.

Using the given possibility, P.Bayramdurdyev on behalf of all members of the Group congratulated Hero-Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar on this victory and expressed his sincere gratitude.

Once again having congratulated members of the Group of National Horse Games on their remarkable victory, the Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty wished them successes.

From the international air harbour of Nice National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left home.

In several hours, the airliner of Hero-Arkadag landed at the International airport of Ashgabat. There officials met the National Leader of the Turkmen people.

In air harbour, Hero-Arkadag talked to representatives of local mass media, having underlined significance of his visit to the Principality of Monaco and the bilateral negotiations held in its course. As the Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty noted, the present visit will allow bringing out relations between Turkmenistan and the European countries, in particular with the Principality of Monaco, to a qualitatively new level and lying a new landmark in the history of interstate cooperation.

Speaking of it, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov pointed out necessity of extended coverage of the visit and negotiations in its frameworks by the mass media, having underlined importance of the tasks put before representatives of the mass media.

Having wished all successes, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan left the place.